Crash of a Douglas DC-3-277B near Saltillo: 8 killed

Date & Time: Oct 10, 1949 at 1315 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Aerovias Coahuila
Registration:
XA-HOU
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Mexico City – Piedras Negras
MSN:
2208
YOM:
1940
Location:
Saltillo
Coahuila
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
En route to Piedras Negras, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located in the Sierra de Ovallos, near Saltillo. All eight occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3A on Mt Popocatépetl: 24 killed

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1949 at 1330 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
XA-DUH
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Tapachula – Tuxtla Gutierrez – Ixtepec – Oaxaca – Mexico City
MSN:
11725
YOM:
1943
Location:
Mt Popocatépetl
Puebla
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
The pilot started the descent to Mexico City Airport when the aircraft hit the slope of Mt Popocatépetl, killing all 24 occupants.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in El Tuito: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 1, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
XA-GAM
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4350
YOM:
1941
Location:
El Tuito
Jalisco
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from El Tuito, the aircraft hit trees and crashed in flames. A passenger was killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan in Guadalajara AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
BHB-1504
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3955
YOM:
1943
Location:
Guadalajara AFB
Jalisco
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Guadalajara AFB, killing all four occupants.

Crash of a Ford 5 in Putla Villa de Guerrero

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Ford 5
Operator:
Lineas Aéreas Guerrero Oaxaca - LAGOSA
Registration:
XA-GIJ
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5-AT-075
YOM:
23
Location:
Putla Villa de Guerrero
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the tire on the left main gear burst. The three engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the left and collided with a bank. While both crew members were slightly injured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Tire burst during takeoff.

Crash of a Lockheed 5A Vega in Cutzamala de Pinzón: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 29, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed 5 Vega
Operator:
Registration:
XB-KAQ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
96
YOM:
1929
Location:
Cutzamala de Pinzón
Guerrero
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances, killing both occupants. The single engine aircraft was owned by A. Brito.

Crash of a Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando off Campeche

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Curtiss C-46 Commando
Operator:
Freight Air
Registration:
N1664M
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Belize City – Guatemala City
MSN:
22549
YOM:
1945
Location:
Campeche
Campeche
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Approaching Guatemala City on a cargo flight from Belize, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and circled over the airport for weather improvement. After several unsuccessful attempts, the crew decided to divert to Campeche, 575 km northeast from their position. While cruising along the Mexican shore, a fuel exhaustion forced the crew to ditch the aircraft into the sea. The aircraft came to rest near Campeche and sank while the crew was quickly rescued.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DL Skytrain near El Bonito: 9 killed

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-16256
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
El paso – San Antonio
MSN:
20722
YOM:
1944
Location:
El Bonito
Coahuila
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
En route, the crew encountered poor weather conditions and a reduced visibility due to fog. The aircraft went off track and hit a mountain located near El Bonito, about 75 miles southwest of Del Rio. All nine occupants were killed.

Crash of an Avro 652 Anson IV in Cacahuatepec

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Avro 652 Anson
Operator:
Registration:
XA-FUG
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
96349
Location:
Cacahuatepec
Oaxaca
Country:
Mexico
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft caught fire for unknown reason and came to rest. All seven occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
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